Will I have to pay any fees or charges during my stay?

Alfred Health is part of Australia's public health care system and offers hospital care to any Australian resident under Medicare arrangements.

When you are admitted, you will be asked whether you would like to be treated as a public or private patient. If you choose to use your private health insurance, all services including Pathology, Radiology, surgery and consultations will be covered.

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Private patients
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As a Medicare eligible patient, you can elect to use your Private Health Insurance at Alfred Health and we will ensure that you have no out-of-pocket expenses.
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Patients without a Medicare card
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Overseas visitors from a country Australia does NOT have a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with, will be treated as a Medicare Ineligible Patient and will need to pay for hospital services.
Have you been involved in a transport accident?
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If your attendance is related to a transport accident injury, it is important that you lodge a claim with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to access the support you need to cover the cost of your treatment.
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Have you suffered an injury in the workplace?
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It is important if you are involved in a workplace accident, that you lodge a claim to access the support you need to cover the cost of your treatment at the hospital.

Some charges do apply

Regardless of whether you are a public or private patient, you will have to pay for any prescribed discharge medications you take home with you, some medications prescribed during day-only admissions, or supporting aids such as crutches, CAMwalkers (moonboots), walking frames, etc.

These are costs you would have had to pay, whether or not you use your private health insurance.

How do I pay an invoice?
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